Clinical Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

This position will require 40 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The clinical lead is directly responsible for management of both clinicians within their discipline and support staff, in collaboration with the therapy site leader. The clinical lead may serve as a clinical resource for all staff in the area of his or her clinical expertise. The clinical lead provides leadership, support, and assistance in daily site management and operational tasks, quality improvement, program development, professional development, and research, as determined by the needs of the site, discipline, and department. In addition, this individual provides speech-language pathology services to patients in varying states of health and illness. The speech-language pathologist (SLP) functions as an essential member of therapy and multidisciplinary teams providing direct care to patients. The SLP works within a cooperative team model of care and supports other speech-language pathologists by sharing caseloads across sites. They provide evaluation and differential diagnosis of the communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorder, treatment and symptom monitoring, and education and counseling to the patient, family, or care provider. The speech language pathologist demonstrates progressive knowledge and sense of responsibility with a variety of specialized equipment including fluoroscopy (e.g. Modified Barium Swallow Studies) according to established practices. The SLP teaches and prepares patients/families and caregivers for continued care after discharge. The speech-language pathologist demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care. The SLP may be involved in consultative services within Fletcher Allen Health Care and in the community. This clinical lead will focus on the adult population in the acute care setting.

EDUCATION:

Master's Degree from an Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program. Clinical certification (CCC's) or eligible to receive CCC's from ASHA. Licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three years of experience as a staff speech-language pathologist in a medical setting is required.